Auto news; More kit, lower price for fresh IS
Auto news; More kit, lower price for fresh IS Lexus has been updated inside and out, and is better equipped, but it costs less. Plus, planned eco model gets latest hybrid system.
We’ve heard of the credit crunch – now here’s the price crunch! Lexus is offering its revamped IS saloon for up to £1,000 less than the outgoing model. Even better news is that the new BMW 3-Series rival, which benefits from a number of upgrades inside and out, packs even more equipment despite the reduced tag.
Every car gets stability control as standard, while emissions for the IS220d are cut to 163g/km – which drops the car into road tax band D. On sale now, the range starts at £22,490 for the IS220d SE.
Auto Express has also learned that Lexus is planning to introduce a hybrid version of the IS, which will go on sale in Europe in 2010. It will be equipped with a development of the hybrid synergy drive set-up that’s due to debut in the all-new Toyota Prius next year.
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